European Escape

• Europe has got so much more to offer beyond history 😊. Here are some other awesome aspects of Europe:

• This tour is best suitable for family travellers, nature lovers, couples and travellers who wish to explore Europe on fast pace. 
  

a. You have to get up and down the coach multiple times a day. 

b. All the places have designated pickup and drop off point and therefore walking is involved. 

c. We do not get anyone to push the wheelchair for us so we have to do it by ourselves. 

d. It is not possible to drag the wheelchair because most cities have cobbled stone streets, mainly the old parts of the city.

We recommend you to get in touch with our team to help you to plan the ideal and most smooth wheelchair friendly vacation in case if you are travelling with one.

Europe has many things to offer to our junior travellers. Mountain excursions & snow activities, Disneyland Paris, Mini Europe in Brussels and Zannse Schaans in Netherlands are some of the perfect activities for your children to get engage on tour. However please note below points before you finalize the tour. 

a. We do not recommend to travel with kids below 3 years as we have many early mornings in the tour, mountain excursions can be challenging due to harsh climate & due to age and height restrictions many rides and activities are restricted on tour. 

b. Italy as a destination may not be great fit for smaller kids of age around 3 to 5 years. You have other tour options to choose from. 

c. Please understand before booking that the tour is going to be quite fast paced so please refer to above table and choose correct tour as per your interest. 

• Advance booking of European holidays 4 – 6 months in advance is very much ideal.  
• Advance planning will help you to apply visas on time which in turn can save lot of last minute hassle and cancellations. 
• The earlier you plan the better cost advantage you get. 

• No, it is not necessary that all passengers are travelling together as we have passengers traveling from many parts of India. 

• As group PNR is a secured booking and one booking for multiple passengers is generally due to safety and security reasons it will not allow you to do web check-in. It will be always check-in at the airport. 

• Seats are chargeable nowadays with all the airlines. If you wish to choose seats as per your preference you can get in touch with your sales staff and do so by paying additional charges applicable by the airline. 

• That’s absolutely fine. We have the package available as land package on our website which is without airline rates.

• No, the tour manager may not be travelling with you on the flight.

• We will issue your tickets irrespective of your visa documents have been submitted to our office. If you doubt your case please talk to your sales staff before confirming the booking. Please note that as soon as tickets are issued one falls under ticket cancellation.

Switzerland is world-famous for mountain excursions because of its breathtaking Alpine scenery and the ease with which travellers can reach high-altitude viewpoints using efficient cable cars, cogwheel trains and funiculars. Mountain excursions are very famous because 

• Iconic Peaks: Switzerland is home to legendary mountains like the  Jungfrau, Titlis, Glacier 3000, Matterhorn and Pilatus, which are recognized worldwide for their dramatic shapes and panoramic views.
• Scenic Accessibility: Unlike many mountain regions, the Swiss Alps are extremely well-connected — you can reach 10,000-ft peaks from major cities like Interlaken, Lucerne, or Zermatt in just a few hours by train or gondola.
• World-Class Infrastructure: Swiss mountain railways such as the Jungfrau Railway and Titlis Rotair (the world’s first revolving cable car) offer not just transport, but an unforgettable experience.
• All-Season Beauty: Whether it’s summer with green meadows and glacial lakes, or winter with snow-covered landscapes, the excursions are stunning all year round.
• Adventure & Comfort Together: From sky-high restaurants and snow walks to ice caves and suspension bridges, the excursions combine adventure with comfort — ideal for families, couples, or senior travellers.

Typically, 2–3 mountain excursions are perfect for a well-balanced Swiss itinerary. Here’s why:

• Doing more can feel repetitive and time-consuming, as each excursion takes at least half to a full day.
• What we offer in our itinerary, each excursion offers a unique highlight:
• Jungfraujoch – “Top of Europe” with snow experience.
• Mt. Titlis – famous for the rotating gondola and suspension bridge.
• Glacier 3000 – Supension Bridge walk, Adventure activities and mountain views. (Only on our Enthralling Tour.) (When 4 nights in Swiss we offer 2 Mountain Excursion and 6 nights in Swiss we offer 3 Mountain Excursion) 

👉 So yes, 2 to 3 excursions are ideal — they give a taste of the Alps without exhausting your schedule, leaving time for lakes, cities, and cultural sights.

European tours are designed to cover multiple countries and iconic cities in a limited number of days — usually 10 to 15 — and that naturally leads to shorter stays (1–2 nights per city) and frequent hotel changes. Let’s break down the reasons behind it:

• Unlike other continents, European countries are small and well-connected by highways and rail networks.
• In just a few hours, you can move from France to Switzerland to Italy — each offering very different culture, food, and experiences.
• To let travellers see “more of Europe” in one trip, itineraries are designed to cover several destinations in limited time.
• Most Indian travellers plan 10–15 day holidays.
• To experience major highlights — London, Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Rome, etc. — tours must move almost daily to fit all the attractions.
• Hence, shorter hotel stays allow covering maximum sightseeing within the time frame.
• Group tours run on tight schedules with pre-fixed hotels, meals, and sightseeing.
• Staying 1–2 nights ensures the group can progress forward geographically without returning to the same city — maintaining a smooth flow.
• Frequent movement ensures travellers enjoy a wider variety of landscapes, cuisines and cultures — one of the biggest appeals of Europe tours.

• As you know European tours are quite on the go with fixed schedule for everything and the agenda of the tour is maximum exploration, so we have very limited or almost no free time for shopping on the tour. If you wish to go on shopping spree or you are someone who loves doing it then we request you to extend your stay either pre or post tour depending on your shopping interest. 

However almost every Europe tour includes a visit to the Eiffel Tower but guaranteed entry tickets (especially to the summit or 2nd level) can’t always be confirmed in advance for group departures due to several operational and policy factors.

• The Eiffel Tower has a fixed capacity for each time slot and level.
• Tickets are released online in limited batches — and large group blocks (40–50 people) are often hard to get together in the same slot.
• During peak travel months (April–October), tickets sell out months in advance.

Therefore, we must que at Eiffel Tower to go upto 2nd Level or the Summit (3rd level). 

Due to heavy winds or any other practical issue if 3rd floor is closed for visit and if we can visit 2nd floor (in that case the difference between 2nd and 3rd floor will be refunded to you) if we can’t do any floor at all full ticket cost will be refunded. 

• Panoramic trains in Switzerland are special scenic trains designed with large glass windows that allow passengers to enjoy uninterrupted views of the country’s stunning landscapes — snow-capped Alps, crystal-clear lakes, green valleys and charming villages — all from the comfort of their seats.
• They are not just a mode of transport, but a sightseeing experience in themselves.
• In our tours Exotic Europe, European Elegance, Extravagant Europe and European Enthralling we offer Golden Pass Train Ticket. 
• Golden Pass Train is very well known for its outstanding views of vineyards, lakes and mountain peaks.
  
  

Keukenhof Garden, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the largest and most famous flower garden in the world, located in Netherlands — about 40 minutes from Amsterdam. It is world-renowned for its spectacular display of tulips and other spring flowers, attracting visitors from all over the globe each year. Every year, more than 7 million bulbs (including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, lilies, orchids and roses) are planted by hand across 32 hectares of land.  In 2026 Tulip garden is open from 19 March 2026 to 10 May 2026. If your tour reaches with in this dates to Amsterdam you will be able to visit the tulip garden.

Zaanse Schans

• Zaanse Schans is a historic village-neighbourhood in just north of Amsterdam, in the Zaan region of the Netherlands. 
• It features working windmills, traditional wooden houses, craft workshops (like clogs, cheese, dye mills) and offers a glimpse into Dutch 18th- and 19th-century industrial and rural life.  
• Entry to the outdoor area is free; some windmills and museums charge a fee.

Madurodam

• Madurodam is a miniature park located in The Hague (Scheveningen district) in the Netherlands.  
• The park showcases detailed 1:25 scale models of famous Dutch landmarks, cities and infrastructure (canals, windmills, airports) with interactive elements.

We include Zaanse Schaans in our tours because: 

• It has more in depth cultural experience. 
• We include something similar to Madurodam in Brussels which is Mini Europe where you shall see all European monuments in miniature format. As all monuments are European, it’s more relatable to the travellers. 

• On Swiss Mountain Peaks one will get to experience some snow. 

🎢 Disneyland Park – The main fairytale park featuring iconic attractions, parades and Sleeping Beauty castle.

🎬 Walt Disney Studios Park – Movie-themed Park with behind-the-scenes rides and Pixar, marvel & Hollywood experiences.

We include 1 day / 1 Park ticket on all our tours and it’s practically impossible to do both parks in one day. If you have kids and looking forward to do both the parks, we recommend you to increase a night in Paris. 

• If you do not wish to do Disneyland Paris, then reduction in the tour cost is as given below: 
• Adult : EUR 60.00 per person // Child: EUR 50.00 per child 

One can opt for: 

The Palace of Versailles: 

It is the grand 17th-century royal residence of French kings, known for its opulent state apartments, the shimmering hall of mirrors and vast formal gardens. It stands today as a symbol of absolute monarchy and a cinematic example of French Baroque architecture and landscaping.

Ticket: Cost varies from basic EUR 21.00 to EUR 32.00 per person depending on how many parts of palace you wish to cover + transportation to / from to the palace. For more detailed cost, please contact our sales staff. 

Duration required: 2 – 4 hrs approx in summer months, as there is a long que to enter the palace so please count that time extra. 

Pre purchase of ticket is mandatory as it sells out months in advance. Tickets are strictly subject to availability. 

Location: From the outskirts of the city 45 mins to 1.5 hrs drive, depending on your location which is usually airport areas and traffic. 

The Louvre Museum: 

The Louvre Museum is the world’s largest art museum and a historic Paris landmark, home to masterpieces like Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, showcasing over 35,000 artworks spanning ancient to modern times.

A global symbol of art, culture, and history housed in a former royal palace.

Ticket: Standard entry ticket: €22 per adult. Pre purchase of ticket is mandatory as it sells out months in advance. Tickets are strictly subject to availability.

Location: City centre around 45 mins drive from airport areas. 

Many Tourist do ask us if they can do both these attraction in one day which is way too tight to do in one day and not recommended. 

• We have 2 Chocolate Factory on some of our tours. 
• Nestlé Cailler Chocolate Factory – Broc (Included in our European Eureka, European Experience, Exotic Europe, European Elegance, Extravagant Europe & Euphoria Tours)
• Switzerland’s oldest chocolate brand offers an interactive factory tour in Broc, showcasing the art of Swiss chocolate-making from bean to bar with tastings at every stage.
• A delightful blend of history, aroma and hands-on chocolate experience. 

Lindt Home of Chocolate – Zurich (Kilchberg) (Included in our Enthralling Europe Tours) 

A modern and immersive chocolate museum by the Lindt featuring the world’s largest chocolate fountain and audio guided tours through Swiss chocolate history.

A must-visit for chocolate lovers — blending innovation, indulgence and the craftsmanship of the iconic Lindt brand.

1. If any attraction such as Eiffel Tower, Mt Titlis or Jungfrau we will try to refund the same but it is strictly subject to refund from the attraction. However if we are providing alternative to it no refund at all is provided. 

2. If any city tour or any free photo point can be covered which does not have any entry ticket there will be no refund. 

However, we shall try our best to provide alternative sightseeing but the same can’t be guaranteed. 

• Yes, tap water is absolutely drinkable in Europe. It’s a good idea to carry water bottle from here which you can fill it up for your hydration requirement. We do not provide any water bottles on the tour. 

• Our tour leader do carry instant tea mix packets generally which you can take it from them to make your tea by just adding hot water and you shall get a wonderful masala chai. We also provide the same as departure gift for the tour and we strongly recommend you to carry the same with you on the tour. As tour leaders have limited capacity to carry tea packets. 

• No, Indian items are not available during the breakfast on the tour. However we do try to help give at some places but can’t be guaranteed due to safety, as lot of hotels do not allow outside food. 

• Usually restaurant found in this cities are smaller compared to restaurant we see in India and relatively very small as they are not built to cater to as large crowds as India. They usually have reasonable décor but nothing fancy. 

• City centre hotels are usually smaller with very small rooms and many times built in older buildings. 
• City centre hotels in Europe are much more expensive due to high demand and limited space.
• Staying slightly outside helps to control tour costs, allowing us to offer competitive pricing without compromising the comfort.
• Large coaches face restricted entry, parking or drop-off zones inside city centres. Outskirt hotels have ample parking space, making arrivals and departures smoother for big groups.
• Outskirt hotels are often located en route to the next destination, helping to avoid backtracking or passing through major traffic when going to next destination.
• Staying outside doesn’t mean missing out — groups does visit city centres during the day for sightseeing and return to outskirt hotels at night.
• This ensures that travellers get the best of both worlds — city experiences + value for money accommodation.

• Group travel is a pre fixed tour itinerary where all components are pre fixed. Changing hotel on tour is a practical idea but logistically it is not possible to do multiple picks before starting the tour. It wastes time for all. So changing of hotel is not provided.
  
  

• Of course you can choose upgrade your room at an additional cost but it is subject to availability at the hotel. Please contact your sales staff for the same. 

• Most hotels have twin rooms and less double rooms. Even if pre requested the same is not guaranteed. 
• Double/ twin and triple room size is always the same. 
• In triple room extra bed is usually rollaway bed or mattress. 
• Quad rooms are generally not available in Europe. Most hotels do not allow 4 persons in one room due to fire safety rules and smaller size of the rooms. 

• In the hotel 4 Persons in one room is not recommended because European ours are on the go, which starts early morning and finishes only after dinner. Therefore it is very difficult for entire family to get ready in small room with 1 bathroom. 

• Due to climatic conditions most hotels in Europe are not built with Air conditioning. Especially the hotels in Switzerland, Germany & Austria. 
• Due to very strict Environment Conservation law if temperature does not reach certain degrees they will not start air conditions (if they have) or heater. 
• Many hotel have climate control which is not privately controlled from room rather it is centrally controlled and the same only goes to 2-3 degrees than outside temperatures. 
• Ac’s also have temperature control due to environment law and usually it does not works like India it may go down few degrees. 
• It is very common to get heat wave in Europe and hotel typically can ask you to open the windows or offer a table fan. 

• If you are travelling alone or require single room you are required to pay single supplement as usually costing is done on twin share basis. 

• Hotel standards in Europe are generally different from Asia and America — rooms tend to be much smaller, simpler, less amenities or facilities and more compact, even in similar star categories.

• Standard group check-in time is 1600 Hrs and check-out is 1000 Hrs
• If you have an early arrival or late departure, please note that you will have to check-in or check-out the room accordingly. 
• Our tour starts with dinner on 1st day and ends with breakfast on last day. We can provide extra meals at a cost if required. 
• If you wish to have guaranteed early check-in or late check-out you can opt for the same by paying extra cost charged by the hotel which is subject to availability. 

• Airport transfers are included for all the guests; provided they are arriving and departing on the same day of the tour. 
• Transfers are provided on seat in coach basis where other travellers like you will be travelling with you. 
• We combine guest arriving in 45 minutes duration and provide them transfer so you may have to wait for some time before you get transferred. 
• If you are arriving by any other mode of transportation or staying at other hotels or friends and relatives place logistically it is not possible to provide the transfers. 

• The transfers are booked way much in advance. The same can be changed or amended only until 96 Hrs (Working Hours, Weekends don’t count) before departure. If anything happens after that the same can’t be changed nor refunded. One must take a taxi from airport to hotel and transfer themselves. There will be no refund on unutilized services with 96 Hrs. 

• If you are arriving by any other mode of transportation or staying at other hotels or friends and relatives place logistically it is not possible to provide the transfers. 

• Tour leader will be picking big group transfer or will be at the hotel to receive you. 

• Regret to inform that refund is not possible. 

• If you are extending your stay in any one country and with that extra stay then your nights in that country exceeds highest night in current tour. For example: if you take 3N in Paris + 4N in Swiss tour from us, we will apply in Swiss consulate, but if you extend your stay in Paris, then you need to apply to France.

• If you are visiting your friends or relative you have to apply your Schengen visa from that particular country. Even if it is not a highest stay in all Schengen countries that you are travelling. 

• As business being main purpose we will apply from the same country consulate which you are visiting for business. Even if it is not the highest stay. 

• Please refer to below link for visa documents that are required. 

• You will have to go for biometrices at VFS for UK and Schengen visas. Please make sure that there is no mehndi or anything else on your hand which can interfere with taking biometrics. 

• In our tours we generally include Overseas Travel Insurance (For Indian Citizens only) for the travellers upto the age of 70 years. Anyone travelling above the age of 70 years and plus has to pay the difference in the cost is Rs.5500/- per person. Up to the age of 75 years. And any one above. 
• As insurance is a third party service which we help with only as facilitation service and there for any approval of claims are beyond our control. Please refer to policy documents thoroughly before confirming the booking, with us.

• If you wish to do your own insurance reduction from the cost will be Rs.1200.00 per person. 
  
  

• Passports Copies: First and last page (All passports must be valid for minimum of 6 months from the date of return).
• PAN card copies of all the passengers. 
• If billing is to be done in the company name then the company’s GST number & certificate is required. 
• For Indian Nationals Deposit of INR 50000/- per person to confirm the seat on the tour. + Full payment of ticket. 
• For Non-residential Indians and foreign nationals deposit of USD 1000 per person ( to be adjusted as per the rate of exchange from USD to euro in final payments) to  confirm the seat on the tour.
• Fully Vaccination Certificate with Booster Dose if taken or If Booster is not taken then please take the same and Give updated certificate. (Non-Vaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Travellers are not allowed to Travel)

• If you book your tour knowing your or one of your family members passport is expired or is in renewal then we will not confirm your seat in the particular tour date. 
• If you want particular travel date only, in that case if passport do not come on time or appointments are not available to do the visas, cancellation will be applicable. Flamingo Transworld cannot be held responsible for the same.
• If you wish to avoid such cancellation please confirm the date once passport is received as per availability at the time.

• Your emergency contact details while you are on tour. 
• Meal request for the airline and for the tour (Choices are Veg or Jain Meals) (We understand Jain means No Onion No garlic & No Potato) (Please mention in Booking Form if you are allergic to any food) (If you have any more specific food request you can mention the same to the sales staff and in booking form. We will try to help with the same but DO NOT GUARANTEE availability of the same)  
• Billing Details (If you need to claim any GST or TCS or needs your Bills in your Company Account, GST No and Proper Billing details needs to be submitted before booking is made. To make changes in Our Accounting System after Invoice is raised is not Possible) 
• For Overseas Medical Insurance do mention if you have any existing Diseases. 
• Inform your Sales Staff In case if you have anyone who is travelling with you is not very mobile and may require long time to walk or need wheelchair. In Europe we do have many many cities where one is require to walk long and city tour is by foot. So, check before booking that you are not booking any wrong Tour for you or your family. 
• Any Visa Rejection in Past. 

• Actual expenses such as visa fees & ticket cancellation or credit note as per airline policy will be deducted from your deposit and credit voucher will be given for the remaining amount. Airline credit note if any will be transferred as well. 

• Please note that 5% TCS (Till June) or 20% TCS (July onwards is applicable on our Total Tour Cost which can be claimed back. (Which is not part of Total Tour Cost and Charged additionally.) (Only for Indian Nations and Residents) 

• Rate of Exchange at the time of Payment. 
• ROE will be applicable on the day when you make final payment. Initial deposits will not be converted on that day’s rate of exchange. ROE will be considered on the final / full payment day only. 
• ROE will be determined as per interbank rate on www.xe.com  + Rs.1// USD0.01 on the day when you make payment. When we send calculations are for the ideas only. When you make payment Rate of Exchange needs to be checked as it may be possible that after sending calculation payment is done 1 – 2 days afterwards. In that case no ROE difference will be accepted and payment has to be done asper the ROE prevailing on the day of Payment. 
• We are ok if you wish to make early payment in case EUR exchange rate goes lower. You can keep checking the same on www.xe.com. 

• Initial Deposit: 25% to confirm your booking with us.
• 2nd Payment 60 Days before departure: 50% Of the Tour Cost
• 3rd Payment 35 Days before departure: 75% Of the Tour Cost
• Remaining Full Payment: 25 days prior to departure 100% Of the Tour Cost
• Refer Payment Process details on Payment Procedure for more detail

• This is the event which we usually organise online and offline between 1 month before departure to 1 week before departure. The date and time will be conveyed to you by our office. Please note IT IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND THE SAME as it is not possible to repeat the same afterwards. You will be able to attend either online or offline depending on your convenience. 

• The same will be handed over to you 7 Days to 3 Days before your departure. (As per company policy we are not allowed to dispatch any tour documents if Payment is not fully done). We will try to adhere to above timeline in all cases. In case of heavy rush or unavoidable circumstances we may have alterations in the same.

• Tips is mandatory and very much expected by the Coach Captain, Guides, Restaurant Staff, Chefs etc. Please refer to below table for the tips. 

• Wi-Fi – Coaches will not have Wi-Fi on the board
• Seat Charging – Some coaches have and some don’t so the same can’t be guaranteed
• Toilet – Some coach have some don’t but even if there is one its strictly prohibited to use one as the same can’t be cleaned daily and it’s not comfortable for customer having seats nearby to toilet.  

• For our tours we do have all sizes of coaches such as 30-seater, 49-seater and 55-seater. We choose coach as per number of participants in the tour and we tend to use full capacity of our coach with no seat or hardly a seat or two empty seats in the coach.
• There is always rotating seats daily for all passengers except some immobile passengers and especially abled passengers. 

• Drivers in the Europe cannot very well converse in English as the same is not their 1st language. 

• Coach Captains are bound by European laws and restrictions about driving hours per day and per week. All itineraries are planned as per them. Therefore, it is absolutely essential for passengers to follow the time very strictly and punctually.
  
  

• All Our Tour leaders are very well conversed with English, Hindi and Gujarati. Most of the tour conducted are in Hindi and we receive passengers from all the regions in India. 
  
  

• Tour leaders generally reaches well in advance and at times they take multiple tours. Therefore tour leaders usually meet you at the destination either at the airport to pick you up if you are arriving with group or at the hotel to check you in if you are not arriving at group timings. 

• On tour you are strictly allowed 20 Kgs 1 bag + 7 kgs Hand bag per person maximum. 

• Even if airline allows more we do not allow the same on the tour due to limited space availability in the coach.

• Porterage is not available in Europe and our tour cost does not include any. One has to take their bag from the coach upto the room and bring it back to the coach on their own.